The commissioners will be charged with reviewing the Town Charter, the most important document governing the process of Newmarket’s municipal operations. The charter is the document that sets up the town government, much as constitutions are the basic governing documents of the state and federal government.

The commission is asked to review the existing document and draft revisions — or create a new charter — to send to voters for approval. The town could theoretically adopt a new form of government through the process.

The commission’s work will begin immediately following the election and must be completed by the end of the year. Voters will decide on the commission’s recommendations during the town election in March 2014.